Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 21–13 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 10–7 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Tyler Owens
- Top passer
- J. Garcia
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:12) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 89-T.Streets INTERCEPTED by 35-R.Bailey at DET 26. 35-…
- Game date
- 2001-11-04
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Detroit Lions 21–13 on 2001-11-04, overcoming Detroit Lions's 10–7 halftime lead. Tyler Owens posted a game-high +11.85 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions(7:12) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 89-T.Streets INTERCEPTED by 35-R.Bailey at DET 26. 35-R.Bailey for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
(4:40) 4-J.Hanson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
(:59) 5-J.Garcia pass to 82-E.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at Det 8.
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(10:27) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(6:49) 4-J.Hanson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
(14:26) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
SFSan Francisco 49ersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 7:12TD RBR. BaileyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 45
- Score
- 6-0
(7:12) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 89-T.Streets INTERCEPTED by 35-R.Bailey at DET 26. 35-R.Bailey for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 6:57XP Points+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 4:40FG Points+3
- Yard line
- SF 21
- Score
- 10-0
(4:40) 4-J.Hanson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:59TD Eric Johnson IIPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 4
- Score
- 10-6
(:59) 5-J.Garcia pass to 82-E.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at Det 8.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:54XP JCJ. CortezPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 10-7
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 10:27TD Tyler OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 30
- Score
- 10-13
(10:27) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 10:21XP JCJ. CortezPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 10-14
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 6:49FG Points+3
- Yard line
- SF 26
- Score
- 13-14
(6:49) 4-J.Hanson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 14:26TD Tyler OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 7
- Score
- 13-20
(14:26) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 14:22XP JCJ. CortezPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 13-21
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Tyler Owens · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +11.85 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 2J. Garcia · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +7.78 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 3J. Stokes · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.37 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 4Eric Johnson II · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 5G. Hearst · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 6L. Foster · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 7D. Howard · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 8K. Barlow · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Tyler Owens — SF · Receiving
Tyler Owens posted the highest total EPA (+11.85) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.19 EPA per play.
Tyler Owens's top snap (+3.24 EPA): (10:27) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.27 EPA): J. Garcia — (7:12) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 89-T.Streets INTERCEPTED by 35-R.Bailey at DET 26. 35-R.Bailey for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Garcia led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) · 39 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.20 EPA/play · +7.78 total EPA
- C. Batch (Detroit Lions) · 23 dropbacks · 34.8% completion · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.034 | +0.040 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.1% | 56.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.045 | +0.112 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.243 | +0.071 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.040 | +0.034 |
| Defensive success rate | 43.7% | 60.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
San Francisco 49ers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: -0.03 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.04 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 10 drives, -2.36 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 10 drives, +3.50 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — R. Bailey
- San Francisco 49ers — Eric Johnson II (J. Garcia pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Tyler Owens (J. Garcia pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Tyler Owens (J. Garcia pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 45 (Q1 7:12) — (7:12) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 89-T.Streets INTERCEPTED by 35-R.Bailey at DET 26. 35-R.Bailey for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 6:57) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the SF 21 (Q2 4:40) — (4:40) 4-J.Hanson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q2 0:59) — (:59) 5-J.Garcia pass to 82-E.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at Det 8.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 0:54) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the DET 30 (Q3 10:27) — (10:27) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 10:21) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the SF 26 (Q3 6:49) — (6:49) 4-J.Hanson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the DET 7 (Q4 14:26) — (14:26) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 14:22) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 7:12) — (7:12) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 89-T.Streets INTERCEPTED by 35-R.Bailey at DET 26. 35-R.Bailey for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 4:35) — (4:35) 5-J.Garcia pass INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Lyght at DET 45. 24-T.Lyght to DET 45 for no gain. Play Challenged by SF and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 04:26.)
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 10:27) — (10:27) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 9:06) — (9:06) 20-G.Hearst up the middle to DET 40 for 2 yards (28-R.Rice).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 13:01) — (13:01) 4-J.Hanson 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 7:12) — (7:12) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 89-T.Streets INTERCEPTED by 35-R.Bailey at DET 26. 35-R.Bailey for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 4:35) — (4:35) 5-J.Garcia pass INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Lyght at DET 45. 24-T.Lyght to DET 45 for no gain. Play Challenged by SF and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 04:26.)
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 9:46) — (9:46) 5-J.Garcia up the middle to DET 34 for 3 yards (54-B.Green). FUMBLES (54-B.Green), RECOVERED by DET-96-J.Hall at DET 31. 3 yds of loose ball yardage.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 13:01) — (13:01) 4-J.Hanson 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 7:12 · DET 45 · Score 6-0
(7:12) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 89-T.Streets INTERCEPTED by 35-R.Bailey at DET 26. 35-R.Bailey for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 6:57 · SF 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 4:40 · SF 21 · Score 10-0
(4:40) 4-J.Hanson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 0:59 · DET 4 · Score 10-6
(:59) 5-J.Garcia pass to 82-E.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at Det 8. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 0:54 · DET 2 · Score 10-7
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 10:27 · DET 30 · Score 10-13
(10:27) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 10:21 · DET 2 · Score 10-14
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 6:49 · SF 26 · Score 13-14
(6:49) 4-J.Hanson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 14:26 · DET 7 · Score 13-20
(14:26) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 14:22 · DET 2 · Score 13-21
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- San Francisco 49ers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Tyler Owens (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers on 2001-11-04?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Detroit Lions 21-13 in Week 8, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Detroit Lions 7, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q2: Detroit Lions 3, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q3: Detroit Lions 3, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, San Francisco 49ers 7; Final: Detroit Lions 13, San Francisco 49ers 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers?
Detroit Lions touchdown — R. Bailey (Q1 7:12) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — E. Johnson (J. Garcia pass) (Q2 0:59) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — T. Owens (J. Garcia pass) (Q3 10:27) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — T. Owens (J. Garcia pass) (Q4 14:26) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 4:40, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 6:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers?
J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers), 66.7% completion, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +7.78 total passing EPA. C. Batch (Detroit Lions), 34.8% completion, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.19 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers?
Tyler Owens (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.85 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+3.24 EPA): (10:27) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 0-6 Now 0-7 L
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
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